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Rheumatology

Rheumatologists specialize in diagnosis, treatment, and pain management for conditions affecting joints, muscles, and bones, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Our team will work closely with your primary care provider to coordinate a personalized care plan to help reduce your pain, increase your mobility, and improve your quality of life. We also offer you access to national clinical research trials focused on the advancement of arthritis treatment.

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Providers

  • Marcy S. Bauer, NP

    Rheumatology

    Biography

    Marcy Bauer, NP earned her bachelor’s degrees in business administration from the University of Puget Sound and in nursing from Boise State University. She earned her master’s degree in nursing (family nurse practitioner) from Gonzaga University.
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  • Jackie B. Callaway, PA-C

    Rheumatology

    Biography

    Jackie Callaway, PA-C specializes in bone health and caring for patients with osteoporosis. She has extensive experience working in orthopedics.

    Jackie completed a surgical technology program at Boise State University (BSU) and worked as a surgical technologist while finishing a bachelor's degree in human biology, also at BSU. She then earned a master's degree in physician assistant studies from Midwestern University.

    Originally from Idaho, Jackie spend her free time hiking, trail running and camping with her beloved dog.

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  • Kyle R. George, PA-C

    Rheumatology

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  • Regina M. Hanson, NP

    Rheumatology

    Biography

    Regina "Gina" Hanson, NP specializes in bone health and osteoporosis. She is passionate about her work and a member of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. She completed her certification through the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation’s Fraction Liaison Service Model of Care Training. 

    Gina completed both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the nursing and nurse practitioner program from Idaho State University. She is from Idaho and enjoys cooking, camping, hiking, and paddleboarding with her dachshunds.  


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  • Clayton W. Hawks, NP

    Clayton W. Hawks, NP

    Rheumatology

    Biography

    Clayton Hawks, NP-C is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Clay worked as a registered nurse at St. Luke's before earning his nurse practitioner's degree.

    Clay earned his BSN from Boise State University and his master's degree from Northwest Nazarene University.
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  • Michelle L. Hicks, NP

    Rheumatology

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    Michelle Hicks, NP earned bachelor's degrees in biomedical science from Texas A&M University and nursing from the University of Texas. She earned her master's degree in nursing, family nurse practitioner, at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She has completed the Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology Training Program sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology.

  • Woo Young Kim, MD

    Rheumatology

    Biography

    Woo Young Kim, MD, RhMSUS™ is certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound by the American College of Rheumatology.

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  • W. Patrick Knibbe, MD

    Rheumatology

    Biography

    W. Patrick Knibbe, MD, FACR specializes in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, and pediatric rheumatologic diseases. He also cares for conditions such as hypermobility syndromes and periodic fever syndromes in adults. He is dedicated to putting his patients' needs first and particularly enjoys working with pediatric patients, who keep him young at heart. 

    Dr. Knibbe is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and president of the Association of Idaho Rheumatologists. For almost two decades, he has arranged annual continuing medical education opportunities for his colleagues. He has also been an active investigator in clinical trials at St. Luke’s for many years, focusing on rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoporosis, and lupus.

    Dr. Knibbe earned his medical degree in the internal medicine honors program at University of Utah School of Medicine and served as an internal medicine resident at the University of Iowa. He then completed a fellowship back at the University of Utah, where an elective month at Children's Hospital Los Angeles set the stage for his specialization in pediatric rheumatology in Utah and Idaho, where he initiated the pediatric rheumatology programs at both Primary Children's Hospital and St. Luke's Children's.

    In his free time, Dr. Knibbe enjoys skiing, cycling, and running the Salmon River with his family (including his son who is a professional river guide in McCall). Now in the sunset of his athletic career, he's concentrating on golf and shooting his age for 18 holes. He and his wife are both avid patrons of the arts and are active in the community supporting the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Boise Art Museum, and LED.

  • Shannon K. Lance, DO

    Rheumatology

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  • James E. Loveless, MD

    Rheumatology

    Biography

    James E. Loveless, MD, FACR is the medical director of St. Luke's Rheumatology, practicing with a team of providers specializing in treating autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and Sjögren's syndrome. As the founder of the first osteoporosis program in Idaho, he also has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and currently serves as medical director of the St. Luke's Osteoporosis and Bone Health Program. 

    In addition, as part of the rheumatology and bone health teams, Dr. Loveless takes an evidence-based approach to diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis, providing comprehensive care, and striving to support colleagues and patients across the region. He and his team are actively involved in clinical trials investigating new treatments for arthritis and osteoporosis.

    Dr. Loveless is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. He is also a member of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research and the International Society of Clinical Density. 

    In his free time, Dr. Loveless enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and enjoying all Idaho has to offer.

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    Teri A. Meadows, NP

    Rheumatology

    Biography

    Teri Meadows, DNP earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Boise State University, and her doctor of nursing practice degree from Idaho State University. She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and has completed advanced courses from ACR.

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  • Peggy Ann F. Rupp, MD

    Rheumatology

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  • Joshua Scoville, NP

    Rheumatology
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  • Cody J. Scrivner, PA-C

    Rheumatology

    Biography

    Cody Scrivner, PA specializes in treating osteoporosis and managing bone health. He is passionate about bone health and continually strives to optimize care to enhance the quality of life of his patients. He enjoys collaboration with bone health colleagues to achieve best outcomes. 

    Cody completed his certification from the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation’s Fracture Liaison Service Model of Care Training and is a member of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. He is actively involved with the Snake River Osteoporosis Support Group offering community osteoporosis education.

    Cody earned his bachelor's degree in health science from Boise State University and his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Idaho State University. He is from Idaho and enjoys spending his free time outside hiking, camping, mountain biking, and paddleboarding.

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